Critical care nursing during the COVID-19 pandemic: a story of resilience.
Br J Nurs
; 29(21): 1232-1236, 2020 Nov 26.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-948244
ABSTRACT
In this article, an intensive care unit (ICU) nurse provides some reflections on caring for patients with COVID-19 and relates her lived experience to the concept of resilience. Similarities and differences to pre-pandemic understandings of resilience are drawn out and factors that mediate acute stress, resilience and psychological recovery during a pandemic are considered. Resources to support ICU nurses and other healthcare staff to manage stress and promote wellbeing are signposted, and important research directions that warrant attention are recommended. The story is one of learning and hope and, importantly, it captures key lessons that can equip healthcare staff with positive coping strategies in a time of unprecedented pressure.
Keywords
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Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Burnout, Professional
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Adaptation, Psychological
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Health Personnel
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Resilience, Psychological
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Critical Care Nursing
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COVID-19
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Language:
English
Journal:
Br J Nurs
Year:
2020
Document Type:
Article
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